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How HHUSA Helps Veterans: HHUSA is a non-profit organization that provides transition assistance to returning veterans, including those wounded or disabled, as they transition from the military into the civilian workforce.  Services are provided at no charge to veterans or hiring companies. 

How to Get Started: Creating your HHUSA profile is the first step in the placement process. Select the Register Now menu option to register online. Provide as much info as possible and include a resume!  You will be contacted to discuss your employment needs and background. It's that simple! 

Partnership for Success: Communication is a key determinant of career placement success.  It is important for veterans to respond to HHUSA staff in a timely fashion and viceversa.  Effective communication is vital in maintaining the integrity of the program, its veterans and its relationships with corporate partners. 

HHUSA Job Board: The HHUSA team works diligently to match veterans with potential career opportunities based on their employment needs and skill sets.  To compliment the recruitment efforts of the HHUSA team, veterans are encouraged to check out  the Job Board for employment opportunities and positions in which they are interested in applying.  The HHUSA Job Board is updated daily and includes a wide range of open positions with companies nationwide.  It can be accessed by selecting the Search Jobs menu option on the Veterans tab. Search Jobs on the HHUSA Job Board.

FACTS:

Q. How does the program work?
A: Veterans must first register online with HHUSA. You will be contacted within 48 hours of registration via telephone and email.  HHUSA will analyze your skills and preferences and identify potential career matches.  

Q. Will Hire Heroes USA get me a job?
A.  It is HHUSA's pledge to all veterans who register to make every effort to ensure that you will be provided with effective employment transition assistance. However, is no guarantee of career placement. Communicating with the HHUSA staff and maintaining a proactive role are the keys to your success.

Q. What types of employment opportunities are available through HHUSA?
A. HHUSA's partner companies havea wide range of employment opportunities available nationwide, ranging from entry level to senior positions.  In the event HHUSA's partner companies do not have any opportunities matching your skill set and geographic preferences, the staff will work with our corporate partners to find career opportunities for you.

Q. Where are HHUSA’s employment opportunities located?
A.  Employment opportunities are available with a wide range of companies nationwide.   

Q. Why is it important to send HHUSA a DD214?
A.  A DD214 form is needed to confirm your status as a US military veteran.  HHUSA is unable to present you as a candidate to potential employers without DD214 confirmation of your veteran status. Please black out your social security number for your privacy.

Q. Do I have to have a degree in order to find employment through HHUSA?
A.  Earning a college degree can certainly enhance the number of employment opportunities available to you.  However, you do not need a degree to register with our program.  HHUSA's partner companies have a wide variety of excellent career opportunities that do not require a college degree.

Q. Is there a certain resume format I should use?
A. HHUSA recommends utilizing the Sample Resume Template as a guideline when building your resume.

Q. Why do I occasionally receive employment opportunity notices from HHUSA for positions not near my geographical location?
A.  HHUSA alerts you to opportunities nationwide matching your skills and abilities.

Q. Why is it important to frequently check and respond to emails and voice-mails?
A.  While conducting a job search, check your email frequently in the event a potential employer is trying to communicate with you. For example, an employer may need additional information or want to set up an interview.  Answering e-mails in a timely manner lets the employer know that you are both interested and responsible.  

Q. Why is it important to double check my voicemail message or ring-tone choice?
A.   A ring-tone choice and your voice mail message recording both influence employers’ first impression of you. HHUSA strongly recommends that you record a professional voicemail response and select a standard ring tone.

Q. Why is my email address important?
A.  Like your resume, an email address gives people a first impression of who you are.  To ensure a professional and polished first impression to potential employers, HHUSA strongly recommends that you create an email address for business communication which simply contains your name, for example johnsmith @ aol or john_smith @ gmail.